Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi is the “Nothing is Impossible” agency, famous for fearless creativity that makes waves. We’re looking for a talented, motivated mediumweight copywriter to work on integrated campaigns for our iconic local and international brands. The candidate must have strong conceptual ability, a proven track record of creating great ideas and integrated thinking….and an ambition to push outstanding creativity on our brands.

Job Description

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Assist in the development of effective, inspiring strategies for all our clients, as well as pro-active and new business pitches.Directly support the broader strategy team, the strategy intern must be able to handle multiple work streams at a time and is expected to be a strong thinker and collaborator.A good strategist will have an almost obsessive desire to ensure their research generates accurate and effective results.Support the strategy team with the successful implementation of client’s strategic creative initiatives targeting appropriate audiences across multiple channelsTo use commercial and creative knowledge to translate business objectives into compelling creative briefs demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and creativity To collaborate effectively with other members of the agency team, including supporting the strat planners, to ensure famously effective campaigns which exceed client expectationsAnalysing existing data, market reports and trendsSupporting with the development, management and analytics of research projectsWorking with colleagues to develop ideas for a campaignWorking with the creative team, allowing them to create an effective and well-targeted proposition for the clientSupporting the strategy team with reviewing creative output, prior to client review, to ensure it is aligned with the approved strategic direction and the objectives of the briefMonitoring the success of the campaign as it runs, suggesting changes and improvements where necessaryAnalysing campaign resultsAttending strategic briefings, and supporting the strategy team with preparing workshopping sessions with clients and/or partner agenciesAttending internal agency briefing sessions and review sessions and giving strategic input and feedback on concepts, briefs.

QualificationsUniversity degree with strong academic achievement (Strategy qualification from an advertising school such as Red and Yellow or AAA strongly preferred)English fluency and language skills for effective business writing, proposals and strong presentation skillsAbility to demonstrate a good understanding of working in advertising and media across multiple channels including digitalGood project management skillsNumerically strong and analytically ableStrong communicator with effective interpersonal relationships across team and clientsAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, best-in-class Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and web-based applications.Proficiency in Keynote and/or other presentation formats.Strong analytical research skills and ability to synthesise and reduce different inputs to create a well-considered and accurate representative viewUnderstands commercial context of communication and need to measure and track effectivenessBe able to problem-solve and be resourceful to tackle even the most unusual marketing briefsBe able to exercise strategic principles and structured thinking to tackle business development projects assigned by client and/or non-marketing communication briefsBe able to select appropriate frameworks, tools and approaches to use in solving client problemsUnderstands impact of macro and micro economic factors on consumer attitudes and behaviour. Understands primary and secondary research; first-hand experience designing & commissioning surveys, focus groups and other forms of primary researchWilling to work on alcohol brands Some working outside the traditional nine-to-five may be necessary occasionally.

Additional Information

Criteria for graduates

Are recent graduate, having a degree or diplomaNot older than 35Less than 2 years work experience in the relevant field South African citizens only